Keiji Watanabe facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Keiji Watanabe | ||
| Date of birth | January 28, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Numazu, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | Numazu Gakuen High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2008 | Nagoya Grampus | 44 | (0) |
| 2009 | Japan Soccer College | 11 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | JEF United Chiba | 32 | (0) |
| Total | 87 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Keiji Watanabe (渡邊 圭二, Watanabe Keiji) is a former professional football player from Japan. He was born on January 28, 1985, in Numazu, Japan. Keiji Watanabe played as a defender during his career.
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Keiji Watanabe's Football Journey
Keiji Watanabe had an interesting career playing for several football clubs in Japan. He was known for his role as a defender, helping his teams protect their goal.
Starting in Youth Football
Keiji Watanabe began his football journey in high school. From 2000 to 2002, he played for Numazu Gakuen High School. This is where he developed his skills before becoming a professional player.
Playing for Professional Clubs
After high school, Keiji Watanabe joined his first professional club, Nagoya Grampus. He played for them from 2003 to 2008. During his time there, he played in 44 matches.
In 2009, he moved to Japan Soccer College, where he played 11 games. Later, from 2010 to 2013, he played for JEF United Chiba. He appeared in 32 matches for this club.
Throughout his professional career, Keiji Watanabe played a total of 87 games. As a defender, his main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring, so he did not score any goals himself.
What Does a Defender Do?
In football, a defender is a player whose main job is to prevent the other team from scoring goals. They usually play in front of their own team's goalkeeper. Defenders need to be strong, fast, and good at tackling the ball. They also help start attacks by passing the ball to their teammates.
See also
In Spanish: Keiji Watanabe para niños
